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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,147.70, 18,143.88 and 7,179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,147.70, 18,143.88 and 7,179.50 is: 9,907.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,147.70 : 18,143.88 = 7,179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,147.70/18,143.88 = 7,179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,147.70x = 18,143.88 × 7,179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,147.70x = 130,263,986.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,263,986.46/13,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,907.74

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